R2R103443 - Transport Planner - FTC 31/03/2026 with possible extension

Southend-on-Sea City Council; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council seeks a full-time Transport Planner to assist with transport studies, policies, and the Council’s Local Transport Plan. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess experience in a transport planning role within the public sector. The role offers hybrid working opportunities and various benefits including annual leave and training programs.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in transport planning.
• Working towards CIHT/CILT/RTPI chartered membership.
• Experience in strategic development planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transport studies and policies.
• Conduct research using GIS and other software.
• Provide advice on planning applications related to transport.

Skills

GIS software

Transport research

Planning applications

Education

Degree in a related subject

Tools

DfT toolkits

VISSIM

Saturn

Job description

Your New Organisation

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role

Southend-on-Sea City Council are looking to appoint a full-time Transport Planner in a fixed-term capacity until 31/03/2026 with the possibility of an extension.

The successful candidate will assist with the provision of transport studies, policies and, specifically, the Council’s statutory Local Transport Plan (LTP).

There will be a need to research, write and help consult on transport policies, such as the statutory Local Transport Plan. You will carry out transport research, using various methods and software packages, such as GIS, DfT toolkits etc, which will inform policies/schemes. Provide professional advice on planning applications regarding transport policy, sustainable travel etc. Assist with the Project Management of the Multi-Modal Transport Model and work with procurement, to write specifications to tender for projects as well as undertaking and analysing traffic surveys and data.

Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. You are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week. However, if you are located further from Essex, the manager is happy to look at fully hybrid working. This will be on a case-by-case basis.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in the position, it is essential that you hold a degree in a related subject and/or experience in a Transport Planning role within the public sector.

You are required to have expert knowledge in the relevant professional area and be working towards the chartered membership of CIHT/CILT/RTPI.

You must have experience of using GIS software, DfT toolkits and other transport software packages.

You must have experience in research, planning and other processes involved in the delivery of strategic and large-scale development. As well as knowledge of a Local Authority’s strategic aims/objectives and knowledge of transport models, VISSIM and Saturn.

You must hold a UK driving licence and have use of a car.

What you'll get in return

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

If you would like a copy the Job Description, please click here

If you are wanting further information that isn't in the JD, please contact Nathalie [e-mail]

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.